What is its population?10,676,910 (Sense July 2008)
What are its major cities? Lisbon, Amadora, Porto, Setubal, Coimbra(list at least five)
What are its major geographical formations? Mount Pico Is the highest point in Portugal. Serra de Estrela id the highest point in the mainland portugal.
Name at least 5: mountains, rivers, other bodies of water, etc. Mainland Portugal is split by its main river, the Tagus. The northern landscape is mountainous in the interior with plateaus indented by river valleys, whereas the south, that includes the Algarve and the Alentejo, features mostly rolling plains and a climate somewhat warmer and drier than in the north. The Algarve, separated from the Alentejo by mountains, has a climate much like the southern coastal areas of Spain. Portugal's highest point is Mount Pico on Pico Island in the Azores. This is an ancient volcano measuring 2,350 m (7,710 ft). Mainland Portugal's highest point is Serra da Estrela, with the summit being 1,993 m (6,539 ft) above sea level.
What oceans or other countries border your country? Spain. The Atlantic ocean.
What are your country's major products for export? (at least three) Cork, wine, cheese,
What are your country's greatest natural resources? (at least three) Fish, forests (cork), iron ore
What form of government exists in your country? Portugal is a democratic republic ruled by the Constitution of 1976 withLisbon, the nation's largest city, as its capital. The four main governing components are the President of the Republic, the Parliament, known as Assembly of the Republic, theGovernment, headed by a Prime Minister, and the courts.
Are there indigenous people in your country? Name the principal groups. Yes, Azores and Madeira
What languages are spoken in your country? Name them. Portuguese (A Romance Language)
You are to find at least three interesting places to visit in your country of destination that have to do with culture.
What season is it at your destination? What is the weather like? Weather right now is 63 degrees. Partly cloudy, and rainy.
Find at least two natural areas that your group could visit at your destination. What is interesting about them? What could your fellow travelers do there?historical and religious monuments, astounding architecture, and breathtaking scenery. Other tourist interests are its culinary and wine offerings; polyphonic singing groups are a unique local entertainment.
Find out about two sports at your destination, one spectator sport, and one travelers could participate in. . Golf and
Where would they need to go? Who/what would they see? SOCCER!!!! (FootBall) And golf.
Tell about one "adventure travel" type activity in which travelers to your destination could participate. 'serious' sightseeing, sampling wines from vineyards started by the Romans, exploring Moorish fortifications, figuring out the secret Knights Templar rituals
What would they do? Where would they go? The castles all around portugal. Like: Almourol Castle, Santa Maria de Feira castle, and many more. They could go on tours of them if possible.
Are there products that are unique to this destination that the group could buy? Portuguese saddles, Portuguese embroidery and the Equestrian Portugal products are distinguished around the Planet
Do you need a passport to travel to this country? Yes No? Yes,If you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union you will need a passport to visit Portugal and may also need a visa. If you are a citizen of the European Union and live in one of the member countries which are part of continental europe you will still need a passport or national identity card but this is unlikely to be asked for by the authorities on entry to Portugal if you are travelling by foot, road or rail as internal EU borders except into the United Kingdom are only lightly policed if at all. If you travel by air then airlines will ask for a passport or other identity document before allowing you to board a flight even when travelling within the EU.
How much does a round-trip, coach-class air ticket cost from your nearest international airport to the country of destination (use country's capital city as a landing place)? For a round trip flight it will cost you around $757. This price does change dramaticly if you book a flight and a hotel together.
Note: Please arrange for your travel plans to start 30 days from the present date.
Is the cost for traveling 30 days from the present date significantly different than if travel plans were begin tomorrow? Yes No Yes, It is more money to travel now!
Explain. Because your buying the ticket farther out.
What is the one-way flight time for where you live to this country? Plane leaves at 11:25am and arives at 11:55am the nest day. A 20 hour trip.
Based on this information, could you travel to this destination for a short stay (3-4 days), or would you recommend a stay of a week or longer? Why? People recomend staying longer because they enjoy it so much.
How much can you expect to spend each day on room and food (at a moderate hotel)? Is this expensive, cheap, or the same as American standards compared to a hotel in your area? € 54 Or $81 a night for a single person room or a double person room. for a triple person room its € 89 or $133 a night.
What season is it in the country of your destination? What is the weather like there now? (On a separate page, create a "I recommend you bring…" packing list for fellow travelers based on this information.) Summer satrts at the beging of Nvember. Temps reach from 65-75 degrees.
What is the currency of your destination? _Portugal uses the Euro as its currency.
What is the exchange rate with dollars? _ $1 = 0.72 Euros (72 cents) $10 = 7.12 Euros $100 = 71.77 Euros AND 1 Euro = $1.39 10 Euros
Do you need immunization shots before travel to your country of destination? Yes No Yes
Which ones, and what are they for?
Shot: What for: Yellow fever
Shot: What for: Hepatitis B
Shot: What for: Rabies And any other normal vaccines up to date .
Are there other health advisories for your destination having to do with food or water? List and Explain. Water Because Portugal is surrounded by the Atlantic, water has to be treated for drinking.
Are there safety advisories for your destination? Yes
Unusual weather conditions: No
Crime:_ Low crime threat
Terrorism: No
Is political/social unrest confined to a small geographical area or spread throughout the country?
What precautions would you take in this country to stay healthy and safe
List the items that you will definitely need to pack based on this information. (E.g. bug spray, water tablets, etc.)
Part one: Portugal!
What is the area of your country? 91,951 SQ KM
What is its population?10,676,910 (Sense July 2008)
What are its major cities? Lisbon, Amadora, Porto, Setubal, Coimbra (list at least five)
What are its major geographical formations? Mount Pico Is the highest point in Portugal. Serra de Estrela id the highest point in the mainland portugal.
Name at least 5: mountains, rivers, other bodies of water, etc. Mainland Portugal is split by its main river, the Tagus. The northern landscape is mountainous in the interior with plateaus indented by river valleys, whereas the south, that includes the Algarve and the Alentejo, features mostly rolling plains and a climate somewhat warmer and drier than in the north. The Algarve, separated from the Alentejo by mountains, has a climate much like the southern coastal areas of Spain. Portugal's highest point is Mount Pico on Pico Island in the Azores. This is an ancient volcano measuring 2,350 m (7,710 ft). Mainland Portugal's highest point is Serra da Estrela, with the summit being 1,993 m (6,539 ft) above sea level.
What oceans or other countries border your country? Spain. The Atlantic ocean.
What are your country's major products for export? (at least three) Cork, wine, cheese,
What are your country's greatest natural resources? (at least three) Fish, forests (cork), iron ore
What form of government exists in your country? Portugal is a democratic republic ruled by the Constitution of 1976 withLisbon, the nation's largest city, as its capital. The four main governing components are the President of the Republic, the Parliament, known as Assembly of the Republic, theGovernment, headed by a Prime Minister, and the courts.
Are there indigenous people in your country? Name the principal groups. Yes, Azores and Madeira
What languages are spoken in your country? Name them. Portuguese (A Romance Language)
You are to find at least three interesting places to visit in your country of destination that have to do with culture.
What season is it at your destination? What is the weather like? Weather right now is 63 degrees. Partly cloudy, and rainy.
Find at least two natural areas that your group could visit at your destination. What is interesting about them? What could your fellow travelers do there? historical and religious monuments, astounding architecture, and breathtaking scenery. Other tourist interests are its culinary and wine offerings; polyphonic singing groups are a unique local entertainment.
Find out about two sports at your destination, one spectator sport, and one travelers could participate in. . Golf and
Where would they need to go? Who/what would they see? SOCCER!!!! (FootBall) And golf.
Tell about one "adventure travel" type activity in which travelers to your destination could participate. 'serious' sightseeing, sampling wines from vineyards started by the Romans, exploring Moorish fortifications, figuring out the secret Knights Templar rituals
What would they do? Where would they go? The castles all around portugal. Like: Almourol Castle, Santa Maria de Feira castle, and many more. They could go on tours of them if possible.
Are there products that are unique to this destination that the group could buy? Portuguese saddles, Portuguese embroidery and the Equestrian Portugal products are distinguished around the Planet
Do you need a passport to travel to this country? Yes No? Yes, If you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union you will need a passport to visit Portugal and may also need a visa. If you are a citizen of the European Union and live in one of the member countries which are part of continental europe you will still need a passport or national identity card but this is unlikely to be asked for by the authorities on entry to Portugal if you are travelling by foot, road or rail as internal EU borders except into the United Kingdom are only lightly policed if at all. If you travel by air then airlines will ask for a passport or other identity document before allowing you to board a flight even when travelling within the EU.
How much does a round-trip, coach-class air ticket cost from your nearest international airport to the country of destination (use country's capital city as a landing place)? For a round trip flight it will cost you around $757. This price does change dramaticly if you book a flight and a hotel together.
Note: Please arrange for your travel plans to start 30 days from the present date.
Is the cost for traveling 30 days from the present date significantly different than if travel plans were begin tomorrow? Yes No Yes, It is more money to travel now!
Explain. Because your buying the ticket farther out.
What is the one-way flight time for where you live to this country? Plane leaves at 11:25am and arives at 11:55am the nest day. A 20 hour trip.
Based on this information, could you travel to this destination for a short stay (3-4 days), or would you recommend a stay of a week or longer? Why? People recomend staying longer because they enjoy it so much.
How much can you expect to spend each day on room and food (at a moderate hotel)? Is this expensive, cheap, or the same as American standards compared to a hotel in your area? € 54 Or $81 a night for a single person room or a double person room. for a triple person room its € 89 or $133 a night.
What season is it in the country of your destination? What is the weather like there now? (On a separate page, create a "I recommend you bring…" packing list for fellow travelers based on this information.) Summer satrts at the beging of Nvember. Temps reach from 65-75 degrees.
What is the currency of your destination? _ Portugal uses the Euro as its currency.
What is the exchange rate with dollars? _ $1 = 0.72 Euros (72 cents) $10 = 7.12 Euros $100 = 71.77 Euros AND 1 Euro = $1.39 10 Euros
Do you need immunization shots before travel to your country of destination? Yes No Yes
Which ones, and what are they for?
Shot: What for: Yellow fever
Shot: What for: Hepatitis B
Shot: What for: Rabies And any other normal vaccines up to date .
Are there other health advisories for your destination having to do with food or water? List and Explain. Water Because Portugal is surrounded by the Atlantic, water has to be treated for drinking.
Are there safety advisories for your destination? Yes
Unusual weather conditions: No
Crime:_ Low crime threat
Terrorism: No
Is political/social unrest confined to a small geographical area or spread throughout the country?
What precautions would you take in this country to stay healthy and safe
List the items that you will definitely need to pack based on this information. (E.g. bug spray, water tablets, etc.)